US Foods

Rosemont, Illinois
Food and Staples Retailing

Corporate Bias Rating

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Risk Level:

Rating - Caution
Medium Risk

Summary:

By complying with Human Rights Campaign’s controversial demands, US Foods increases the risk of dividing employees, alienating customers and harming shareholders. The company covers transgender-related medical costs for its employees and their children. It also uses sex and gender ideology criteria in employee recruitment, vendor selection, marketing, and philanthropic support. However, the company has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company's CEO signed the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge and is a corporate partner of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). However, the company does not appear to discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs. For these reasons, US Foods receives a Medium Risk rating.

Board Bias

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CEO of US Foods

Dave Flitman

Dave Flitman

Summary:

Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, US Foods is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Food and Staples Retailing industry. Dave Flitman and Robert M. Dutkowsky serve as CEO/President and Chairman, respectively, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $70,550 to Republican causes and $219,072 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, US Foods currently holds a 'Medium Risk' risk rating.

Political Contributions of Leadership:

$70,550

$219,072

Republican

Democrat

Shareholder Proposals

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Date
ESG Category
Proponent
Summary of ResolutionMgmt RecTotal Vote % in Favor
5/18/23GovernanceThe International Brotherhood of Teamsters General FundPolicy on Limitation of Share Awards of Senior ExecutivesAgainst16.90%
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